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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.48, 171.63 and 55.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.48, 171.63 and 55.89 is: 83.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.48 : 171.63 = 55.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.48/171.63 = 55.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.48x = 171.63 × 55.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.48x = 9,592.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,592.40/114.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.79

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